Monitoring & Enforcement Activities of the Land Conservation Investment Program
Report to The Council on Resources and Development by the Conservation Land Stewardship Program (CLS)
On July 1, 1993, the Council on Resources and Development (CORD) assumed responsibility for the Land Conservation Investment Program (LCIP) in accordance with RSA 221-A (now RSA 162-C). This responsibility requires perpetual monitoring of the State-held easement acquisitions, and providing for technical assistance for locally held interests acquired through the LCIP. The LCIP Monitoring Endowment Fund, which is used to fund this program, was established by the Legislature and the LCIP Board of Directors for this purpose.
RSA 162-C:8, IV requires an annual report be submitted to CORD summarizing any management activities undertaken, the status of any actions related to violations found, and a general update on the activities of the monitoring program. The Office of Energy and Planning (OEP) is responsible for oversight of expenditures of income and execution of all endowment responsibilities, with the exception of financial management, which is handled by the Treasury Department.
In June of 2004, the LCIP Monitoring Program changed its name to the Conservation Land Stewardship Program (CLS) to more accurately reflect the growth and added responsibilities the program has experienced over the last decade. Stewardship and monitoring of LCIP properties continues and remains subject to the statutory requirements originally established for the program. This arrangement minimizes duplication of effort, gives the public a single point of contact regarding LCIP issues, and provides a consistent interpretation of easement language for the landowners and communities.
This report is intended to highlight the significant activities related to LCIP interests undertaken by CLS during the reporting period. If more information is needed or if there are additional questions, please contact the CLS program. For the full scope of activities and resources please visit the CLS web site.
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